ACCT 102101 Financial Accounting
This course develops an understanding of the basic elements of financial accounting and the role of accounting in society. Students are introduced to financial statements and to the fundamental accounting concepts, procedures, and terminology employed in contemporary financial reporting. The skills necessary to analyze business transactions, to prepare and comprehend financial statements, and to examine a firm's profitability and financial condition are developed.
Students are required to use the Internet to conduct a financial statement analysis project.
May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Catherine Byrne

BIOL 130001 Anatomy and Physiology I
Corequisite for Boston College students: BIOL 1310
This introductory course lays the foundation for the understanding of human anatomy and physiology. The first portion of the course covers cellular and molecular aspects of eukaryotic cell function: basic chemistry, macromolecules, cell structure, membrane transport, metabolism, gene expression, cell cycle control, and genetics. The course continues with the study of several organ systems beginning with the Integument, which is followed by the Skeletal and Muscular Systems, and ending with the Nervous System. The cellular and molecular basis for the functions of these systems is an integral element of this portion of the course.
Does not satisfy Natural Science Core Requirement for BC students. This course is intended for Nursing/Allied Health Professions students. Boston College biology majors/premed students must obtain department approval before registering for this course.June 22–July 9, M T W TH, 8:15-11:00 a.m.
Carol Chaia Halpern

BIOL 131001 Anatomy and Physiology Lab ILaboratory exercises intended to familiarize students with the various structures and principles discussed in BIOL 1300 through the use of anatomical models, physiological experiments, and limited dissection. Lab fee required. Does not satisfy Natural Science Core Requirement for BC students. This course is intended for Nursing/Allied Health Professions students. Boston College biology majors/premed students must obtain department approval before registering for this course.June 22–July 8, M T W, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Carol Chaia Halpern

BIOL 132001 Anatomy and Physiology II
Corequisite for Boston College students: BIOL 1330
The second portion of this introductory course is a continuation of BIOL 1300/1310, with a primary emphasis on the physiology of the major body systems. Systems studied in this course include the sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. While the physiological functions under normal conditions are emphasized, relevant disease or dysfunctional conditions are also discussed. Does not satisfy Natural Science Core Requirement for BC students. This course is intended for Nursing/Allied Health Professions students. Boston College biology majors/premed students must obtain department approval before registering for this course.July 13–July 30, M T W TH, 8:15-11:00 a.m.
Carol Chaia Halpern

BIOL 220001 Microbiology for Health ProfessionalsPrerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
This course is a study of the basic physiological and biochemical activities of bacteria and viruses. Emphasis will be placed on virulence factors and the mechanism by which a variety of microorganisms and viruses establish an infection. The use of anti-viral drugs and antibiotics, the host immune response to microbial infection, and the effectiveness of various vaccination strategies will also be discussed.June 22–July 9, M T W TH, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Chris Reisch

CHEM 110901 General Chemistry ICHEM110901 Syllabus and CHEM110901 Schedule
This course is intended for students whose major interest is science or medicine. It offers a rigorous introduction to the principles of chemistry with special emphasis on quantitative relationships and chemical equilibrium and the structures of atoms, molecules, and crystals. The properties of the more common elements and compounds are considered against a background of these principles and the periodic table.June 15–July 6, M T W TH F, 8:30-11:15 a.m.
William Griffin

CHEM 111101 General Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM111101 Lab Syllabus
Experiments in these lab courses reflect and apply the principles learned in CHEM1109 and CHEM 1110. Students will be introduced to techniques and procedures commonly used in chemistry labs and develop skills for acquiring and analyzing data.June 15–July 2, M T W TH, 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
William Griffin

CHEM 111001 General Chemistry IICHEM111001 Syllabus and CHEM111001 Schedule
This course is intended for students whose major interest is science or medicine. It offers a rigorous introduction to the principles of chemistry with special emphasis on quantitative relationships, chemical equilibrium, and the structures of atoms, molecules, and crystals. The properties of the more common elements and compounds are considered against a background of these principles and the periodic table.July 7–July 31, T W F M, 8:30-11:15 a.m.
William Griffin

CHEM 111201 General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM111201 Lab Syllabus
Experiments in these lab courses reflect and apply the principles learned in CHEM1109 and CHEM 1110. Students will be introduced to techniques and procedures commonly used in chemistry labs and develop skills for acquiring and analyzing data.July 6–July 29, M T W, 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
William Griffin

CHEM 223101 Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to the chemistry, properties, and uses of organic compounds. The correlation of structure with properties, reaction mechanisms, and the modern approach to structural and synthetic problems are stressed throughout. In the laboratory, the aim is acquisition of sound experimental techniques through the synthesis of selected compounds.June 15–July 7, M T TH F, 9:30-12 noon
Pushkar Kaul

CHEM 223301 Organic Chemistry Laboratory IStudents will acquire fundamental organic lab techniques in the context of principles learned in CHEM2231 and CHEM2232. Reactions that are studied in class will be performed in the laboratory.June 15–July 7, M T TH, 12:30-4:30 p.m.Pushkar Kaul

CHEM 223201 Organic Chemistry II
An introduction to the chemistry, properties, and uses of organic compounds. The correlation of structure with properties and reaction mechanisms and the modern approach to structural and synthetic problems are stressed throughout. In the laboratory, the aim is acquisition of sound experimental techniques through the synthesis of selected compounds.July 9–July 31, TH F M T, 9:30-12 noon
Pushkar Kaul

CHEM 223401 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Students will acquire fundamental organic lab techniques in the context of principles learned in CHEM2231 and CHEM2232. Reactions that are studied in class will be performed in the laboratory.July 9–July 30, TH M T, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Pushkar Kaul

COMM 1030 Public Speaking
This course is an introduction to the theory, composition, delivery, and criticism of speeches. Attention is devoted to the four key elements of the speech situation: message, speaker, audience, and occasion. Emphasis in the course is also given to different modes of speaking and a variety of speech types, such as persuasive, ceremonial, and expository addresses. This is a performance course.COMM 103001 May 13–June 17, M W 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Marcus Breen
COMM 103002 June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Lindsay Hogan

COMM 223201 Topics in Intercultural Communication
This course will explore the challenges individuals and institutions often face when they attempt to communicate across cultural barriers, with particular emphasis on obstacles posed by ideological constructions of difference such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, and sexuality. We will cultivate a critical perspective on relevant conflicts and controversies using the theoretical resources offered by the field of media and cultural studies. Our aim is to foster both greater understanding of potential impediments to humane cross-cultural communication, and more sophisticated strategies of intervention.May 13–June 17, M W 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Brett Ingram

COMM 227801 Social Media
This course examines the cultural, economic and political aspects of emerging computer-mediated communication technologies known as “social media,” including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and more. Students will critically interrogate the impact of social media on relationships, identity, social/political movements, branding/marketing, and everyday practices. The course will also cover practical social media skills with assignments and activities involving hands-on experience using social media technologies to create and distribute content.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Matt Sienkiewicz

COMM 444901 Crisis Communication
This course is designed to examine events and situations that potentially threaten the viability of an organization. Attention is devoted to developing an effective crisis communication plan, speaking to multiple stakeholders, decision-making under pressure, and resolving–rather than litigating–organizational problems. Among the studies examined are the Tylenol product tampering incident, the Exxon Valdez accident, the Union Carbide gas leak, the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster, the Three Mile Island accident, and the Pepsi syringe hoax.June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Donald Fishman

EESC 114001 Our Mobile Earth
This course will provide you with an introduction to the structure of Earth and the dynamic processes that continuously shape and remodel its surface. During class, we will discuss the formation and evolution of the oceans and continents within the framework of the modern theory of plate tectonics. The locations, causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes are presented. The dynamics within Earth which drive the tectonic plates are outlined.
May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Jennifer Cole

EESC 116301 Environmental Issues and Resources
Learn about the major processes at work inside and on the surface of the Earth. Acquire skills that will promote logical decision-making about evaluating and purchasing land and property. Each class is designed to examine the facts, historical background, and through homework exercises, in-class exercises and virtual labs, provide experience in analyzing and solving real-world problems associated with environmental issues, resources and sustainability. Demonstrations, videos, readings and a campus field trip underscore important concepts and applications.
June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Kenneth Galli

ECON 1131 Principles of Economics I — MicroThis course is an analysis of prices, output, and income distribution through the interaction of households and business firms in a modern Western economy. The appropriate role of government intervention is examined, and basic analytical tools are applied to current economic problems.ECON113101 May 12-June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Miguel Matamoros
ECON113102 June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Solvejg Wewel

ECON 336101 Monetary Theory and PolicyPrerequisite: Macroeconomic Theory
An analysis of the operation and behavior of financial markets and financial institutions. Emphasis is placed on financial intermediaries, including commercial banks and the central bank. The money supply process and alternative theories of the demand for money are considered, as well as their implications for monetary policy and macroeconomic performance.June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Hossein S. Kazemi

ECON 336501 Public FinancePrerequisite: Microeconomic Theory
This is a course in the microeconomics of the public sector. We will discuss the rationale for the government's role in a market economy, major expenditure programs, and the theory and structure of the tax system. The focus will be on the federal (as opposed to state and local) government's expenditure and tax programs, with special attention given to topics of current concern.June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Mark Kazarosian

ENGL 1010 First Year Writing SeminarDesigned as a workshop in which each student develops a portfolio of personal and academic writing, the seminar follows a course-long process. Students write and rewrite essays continuously, discuss their works-in-progress in class, and receive feedback during individual and small group conferences with the instructor. Students read a wide range of texts, including various forms of non-fiction prose. In addition to regular conferences, the class meets twice a week to discuss the writing process, the relationship between reading and writing, conventional and innovative ways of doing research, and evolving drafts of class members.ENGL 101001 May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Lorenzo Puente
ENGL 101002 June 22–July 29, M W, 8:15-11:30 a.m.
Kiara Kharpertian

LITERATURE

ENGL 1080 Literature Core
In Literature Core, students explore the principal motives which prompt people to read literature: to assemble and assess the shape and values of one's own culture, to discover alternative ways of looking at the world, to gain insight into issues of permanent human importance as well as issues of contemporary urgency, and to enjoy the linguistic and formal satisfactions of literary art. Literature Core will strive to develop the student's capacity to read and write with clarity and engagement, to allow for that dialogue between the past and present we call history, and to provide an introduction to literary genres.ENGL 108001 May 13–June 17, M W, 8:15-11:30 a.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Kiara Kharpertian
ENGL 108002 June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Robert Farrell, S.J.

ADEN 228901 New Forms, New FictionsThis course studies literary adventurers struggling to represent the changing world of the Twentieth Century. Confronting altered personal and political realities, these writers experiment with new forms and fictions; texts reflect dramatic changes in ethics and aesthetics. A variety of works are read: Joyce, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man; Woolf, To the Lighthouse; Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five; Burgess, A Clockwork Orange; Faulkner, As I Lay Dying.May 12–June 18, T TH 6:00–9:15 p.m.
Robert Farrell, S.J.

FILM 224401 Biography and Autobiography
The course will be structured around the genres of biography and autobiography and the ways in which the written genre is transformed and reinterpreted through film. Through analysis and close reading of texts, students will have opportunities to reflect upon the effectiveness of understanding personal narratives and connecting the individual experience to a larger cultural/historical context. As society moves to a more visual approach for understanding the challenges in life, studying adaptation from the written word to the visual expression can be useful in increasing awareness of the human condition and learning about the self. In addition to assigned readings and films, students will be provided with an extensive filmography of adaptions as resources for their research papers. The course will cover a selection of classic and contemporary works of literature/film, with a focus on analysis of the genre of autobiography and biography through modern interpretations.June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
John Michalczyk and Susan Michalczyk

FILM 227801 Film, Literature and Law
Interest in the rapport between film and literature as it relates to the law intrigues us as much today as ever. Literature captures the drama of a legal trial or an investigation into a brutal, racial murder. Film then takes this rich material and shapes it into a compelling form with dynamic visuals and other narrative techniques. The course explores the power of story-telling and the impact of film to embody and inhabit law and its relationship to ideas about inferiority, liberty, citizenry, race, justice, crime, punishment, and social order. Film adaptations from short stories, plays, and novellas will comprise the body of the curriculum.May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
John Michalczyk

MFIN 102101 Basic FinancePrerequisite: Financial Accounting or equivalent.
This is a course designed to survey the areas of corporate financial management, money and capital markets, and financial institutions. Corporate finance topics include the time value of money, the cost of capital, capital budgeting, financial analysis, and working capital management. Financial markets and institutions cover the role of financial intermediaries and instruments as they function in a complex economic system.
May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Drew Hession-Kunz

HIST 102701 Modern History I: Political and Cultural History of Modernism
This is a hybrid course, which combines some in-person and some online class meetings. The Monday class session will meet in person, and the Wednesday class session will be conducted online. Consult Syllabus for exact dates and times.HIST102701 Syllabus
This is the first of two courses that survey the historical development of Europe from the Renaissance to the present, with the intention of explaining how the unique Western society in which we live today came into being. The great expansion of European power and culture since 1500 has made the development of Europe a key to understanding the modern world as a whole. Particular emphasis is placed on political, diplomatic, and cultural factors, but social, economic and religious aspects are also covered. This course will cover the period from the Renaissance through the French Revolution.May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Martin Menke

HIST 102801 Modern History II
The continuation of HIST1027. (This section is not a hybrid course.)
June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Peter Moloney

HIST 103901 The West and the World: 1500-1789The past five hundred years witnessed the rise to power and prosperity of Western societies. This course examines the significance of the beginning of global relationships. Includes issues in early modern European history, as well as early exploration, the colonization of America, the African slave trade and the Atlantic economic dependency.June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Karen Miller

HIST 104001 The West and The World II
This is the second of two courses that survey the historical development of Europe from the Renaissance to the present, with the intention of explaining how the unique Western society in which we live today came into being. The great expansion of European power and culture since 1500 has made the development of Europe a key to understanding the modern world as a whole. Particular emphasis is placed on political, diplomatic, and cultural factors, but social, economic and religious aspects are also covered. This course will cover the period from the fall of Napoleon to the present.
May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Peter Moloney

HIST 242101 American Presidency
This course examines the single most important position of power in our political system, the men who shaped it, and the elections that placed them in that office. Although the course begins with the drafting of the Constitution, the focus is on the twentieth century.June 23–July 30, T TH, 8:30-11:45 a.m.
Mark Gelfand

HIST 283001 History of Boston’s NeighborhoodsHIST283001 Syllabus
An historical look at Boston explores parts of its “neighborhoods,” including the old West End, the South End, the North End, South Boston, East Boston, Charlestown, Dorchester, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Hyde Park, and West Roxbury. Walking and bus tours are planned during the regular class meetings.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Chris Hannan

HIST 283101 Modern America: 1945 to the Present
An investigation of America since World War II. Topics include the Cold War, McCarthyism, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the women’s movement, the Reagan years and life in the 1980’s, 1990’s to the present.June 22–July 29, M W, 8:30-11:45 a.m.
Alex Bloom

HIST 284701 The Americas: A History from 1492-2012
On the eve of the discovery of the Americas, Mexico and South America boasted the most complex and productive economies and governments in all the Americas. Throughout the colonial period, these regions continued to produce the most money and attract the most colonists. However, things changed. Today the United States and Canada possess a success and stability in government and economy largely absent in other American countries. Why and when did this change occur? This course attempts to answer those questions.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Mark Christensen

Courses listed below are open ONLY to students enrolled in a Boston College degree program.

ADIT 134101 Social Media: To The Web and Beyond
ONLINE course.
This course addresses current and forthcoming Social Media technologies, Web sites, software programs and mobile apps (iPhone and Android apps) with a special focus on privacy and security. Rich and interactive forms of communication, collaboration, and socialization are the heart of Social Media, but come at a price: privacy breaches, identity theft, cyber-stalkers and "online addictions" are among the many issues that we must grapple with. In this unique course students learn how to harness the power of Social Media while protecting themselves and guarding their privacy. Technologies covered in this course include Social Networking (Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Tinder, Snapchat, etc.); video and photo sharing (YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Instagram, Imgur, etc.); video games and virtual worlds (Minecraft, World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Second Life, etc.), as well as a forthcoming generation of Social Media technologies.
No auditors.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m. ONLINE
Barbara Mikolajczak and Aaron Walsh

ADIT 130001 Coding Boot Camp
During this two-week summer coding boot camp students are taught the fundamentals of coding using HTML, the markup language that every Web site and many mobile phone apps are built with, and the industry-standard JavaScript programming language. Designed specifically for individuals who have never programmed before (or have very little prior experience), this camp teaches participants how to create their own Web sites from scratch and how to bring them to life with JavaScript.July 6–July 17, M T W TH F, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Aaron Walsh and Barbara Mikolacczak

ADIT 137501 Future Tech and Emerging MediaONLINE course
With an emphasis on critical thinking and analysis, this survey course prepares students for a future shaped by high technology and digital media. Students in this course work in teams to compose and present comprehensive reports on emerging technologies that will directly impact their personal and professional lives. Through group discussions and open debates students will closely examine and consider the ethical issues that these technologies raise.June 23–July 20, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m. ONLINE
Barbara Mikolajczak and Aaron Walsh

ADJO 223001 News Writing
Since the art of communication prospers only when we fully realize the power of words, this course is designed to expand your powers of expression, both written and verbal. We will explore what some great communicators (Lincoln, Churchill, William Faulkner, Martin Luther King, Joan Didion, John Updike, others) have to teach us about precise expression. We will also glean lessons from such contemporary sources as journalism (the daily newspaper), narrative nonfiction (magazines and books), arts criticism (movies, music, theater), the advertising industry, and the blogosphere. A further goal of the course is to help students develop a large and vital vocabulary, and an understanding of usage, that will enable them to write and speak with precision.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Don Aucoin

ADJO 334901 Politics and the Media: Power and Influence
An analysis of mass media’s impact on the workings of the American system. The media’s interaction and influence on political institutions, on the presidential selection process, on national and international events, on office holders, politicians, heads of state and the treatment of economic upheaval and violence are analyzed. Considers the media’s role in the coverage of war, especially in a terrorist world.
May 13–June 17, M W 6:00-9:15 p.m.
June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Marie Natoli

RLRL 116301 Boston’s French Connection
(All in English)
Students will explore the following topics: early French explorers and the Acadian experience, Boston’s Puritans and French Huguenots, the American and French Revolutions, French influences on Boston’s Catholics and Unitarian Transcendentalists, French influences on Boston’s musicians, painters, sculptors, architects, politicians and writers, and contributions of the different Francophone peoples in Boston. Students will develop skill in analyzing historical and literary texts and will examine closely passages in Alexis de Tocqueville’s "Democracy in America" and Simone de Beauvoir’s "America Day by Day".June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
James Flagg

FRENCH

FREN 110901 Intermediate French I
The emphasis will be on building upon prior study and developing a practical knowledge of the French language, as spoken by native speakers in contemporary France. Our goal is to help students develop oral and written proficiency in the language. The emphasis is on contemporary French culture and history, vocabulary expansion, accuracy of expression, and interactive language use. Short literary and cultural readings will provide authentic insight. Classroom work will be supplemented with web-based assignments and an online audio program.June 22–July 9, M T W TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Sarah Bilodeau

FREN 111001 Intermediate French IIThis course is a continuation of FREN1109 (Intermediate French I) and is also open to students who have placed into this course. Students will continue to expand their vocabulary and develop their fluency, both written and oral. Emphasis is on active student participation and a broadening of historical and cultural knowledge. Francophone culture will be explored through literary excerpts by authors from France, Africa, and the Caribbean. Classroom work will be supplemented with film, web-based assignments and an online audio program.July 13–July 30, M T W TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Andrea Javel

SPANISH

SPAN 100501 Intensive Beginning Spanish ISPAN100501 and SPAN100601 Syllabus
This two-course sequence covers in six weeks the first and second semesters of a full-year elementary Spanish course. A practical knowledge of the Spanish language as spoken by native speakers will be developed in five areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural competence. Specific objectives include attaining at least a novice high level of oral proficiency. Because this is an intensive course, daily homework assignments, regular attendance and class participation are essential.June 22–July 9, M T W TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Christopher Wood

SPAN 100601 Intensive Beginning Spanish IISPAN100501 and SPAN100601 Syllabus
You will begin to narrate personal and objective experiences using past tenses and to express needs, advice, doubts and opinions through the use of the subjunctive mood.July 13–July 30, M T W TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Christopher Wood

SPAN 101501 Elementary Spanish I
This introductory course is designed for students with no prior Spanish experience as well as those who have had some high school Spanish. Elementary Spanish I provides a strong foundation in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing as well as exploring the products, practices and perspectives that are unique to Hispanic cultures. This course follows a communicative approach, which springs from the idea that languages are best learned when real-world information becomes the focus of student activities. Students will interact in Spanish with the instructor and with classmates. By the end of this course, students should be able to successfully handle in Spanish a significant number of basic communicative tasks.
June 22–July 9, M T W TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Silvana Falconi

SPAN 101601 Elementary Spanish II
Elementary Spanish II is the second course in the Elementary Spanish I and II sequence. It continues to provide a strong foundation in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing as well as exploring the products, practices and perspectives that are unique to Hispanic cultures. This course follows a communicative approach, which springs from the idea that languages are best learned when student activities involve critical thinking about real-world information. Students will interact in Spanish with the instructor and with classmates. By the end of this course, students should be able to successfully handle in Spanish a significant number of communicative and writing tasks in different time frames.
July 13–July 30, M T W TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Silvana Falconi

SPAN 111501 Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish I is the first course in the second-year sequence. It continues to develop and strengthen students’ proficiency in the Spanish language as well as to increase their cultural understanding. Emphasis remains on the four skills and on critical thinking. Throughout the course, students will develop fluency and accuracy, and focus on communication. They will expand the vocabulary and enhance their understanding of essential Spanish grammar concepts. Short literary texts, cultural readings and audiovisual materials will provide opportunities to learn to appreciate of cultural differences and impart authentic insight into the Hispanic world.
June 22–July 9, M T W TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Karen Daggett

SPAN 111601 Intermediate Spanish II
Intermediate Spanish II is the second course in the second-year sequence with a continued emphasis on the four skills and on critical thinking. This course focuses on vocabulary building, the examination of some of the finer grammar points, and moving students towards a more complex level of comprehension and expression. Students will work with short literary texts, cultural readings and audiovisual materials. After successful completion of this course, the foreign language requirement will be fulfilled for schools that require a 4th-semester proficiency.
July 13–July 30, M T W TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Nilza Gonzalez-Pedemonte

MATH 110001 Calculus I
Prerequisite: Trigonometry
MATH1100 is a first course in the calculus of one variable intended for biology, computer science, economics, management, and premedical students. It is open to others who are qualified and desire a more rigorous mathematics course at the core level. Topics include a brief review of polynomials and trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, followed by discussion of limits, derivatives, and applications of differential calculus to real-world problem areas. The course concludes with an introduction to integration.MATH110001 May 13–June 18, M W TH, 9:00-11:15 a.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Diana Hubbard
MATH110002 June 22-July 30, M W TH, 9:00-11:15 a.m.
The Department

MATH 110101 Calculus II
MATH1101 is a second course in the calculus of one variable intended for biology, computer science, economics, management, and premedical students. It is open to others who are qualified and desire a more rigorous mathematics course at the core level. Topics include an overview of integration, basic techniques for integration, a variety of applications of integration, and an introduction to (systems of) differential equations.June 22–July 30, M W TH, 9:00-11:15 a.m.
Diana Hubbard

MATH 221001 Linear Algebra
This course is an introduction to the techniques of linear algebra in Euclidean space. Topics covered include matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vectors in n-dimensional space, complex numbers, and eigenvalues. The course is required of mathematics majors and minors, but is also suitable for students in the social sciences, natural sciences, and management.June 22-July 30, M W TH, 4:00-6:15 p.m.
The Department

PHIL 1005 Introduction to Basic Problems of Philosophy
This course introduces students to the problems and procedures of the Western philosophical tradition. Examines selected works of such key thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, Descartes, Locke and Rousseau.PHIL100501, May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
James Oldfield
PHIL100502, June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
James Oldfield

PHIL 108601 Ethical Identities and Personhood
This course explores contemporary approaches to personhood, including philosophical, theological, and scientific contributions to concepts such as uniqueness and particularity, subjectivity and desire, relationality and communion; freedom and ethical responsibility. In the second half of this course, we address the implications of our investigations to specific contemporary issues, including the influence of technology (e.g. social media, artificial intelligence), market economies, and consumerism on our self-understanding as persons and ethical beings. Throughout this course, we will continually return to two fundamental questions: 1) Who am I? and 2) Who should I become? Our readings and class discussion will assist in formulating answers to these fundamental questions, helping to uncover some of the hidden assumptions guiding our understanding of ourselves. No special background in philosophy will be assumed for this introductory course.June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Brian Becker

PHIL 125201 Practical Logic
A course not in the "new logic" (symbolic, or mathematical, logic) but in the "old logic" (ordinary language logic) invented by Aristotle and used for 2300 years in all the humanities. Includes such topics as definition, contradiction, syllogisms, implied premises, induction, and analogy. The course includes the commonsensical philosophical bases for this logic and also many practical applications to reading, interpreting, evaluating, and inventing arguments, especially in dialogs. Weekly quizzes, extra credit opportunities, and a take-home final exam. Texts: (1) SOCRATIC LOGIC, (2) THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE, (3) SUMMA PHILOSOPHICA (all 3 titles by Peter Kreeft)
May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Peter Kreeft

PHIL 228501 The American Dream: A Philosophical InvestigationWhat does it mean to be an American in the 21st century, in the post-September 11th climate? How do we structure our society, how do we live together as neighbors, how do we adapt to the new realities? Students will emerge with greater knowledge about and curiosity concerning the social, economic, political, cultural and psychological processes that shape contemporary definitions of the self and identity and that contribute to the formation of behaviors in the 21st century. Through film, literature, and contemporary scholarship, the course surveys and engages some key concepts in Americans’ ways of life: their roots, their developments, the tension between them and the impact of a changing world. The course examines terms like freedom and equality, rights and obligations, liberal and conservative, security and fear, individual and community and uses them for assessment and understanding.May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Hessam Dehghani

*In Summer 2015, only Physics I and Lab I will be offered. NO Physics II or Lab II.

PHYS 210001 Introduction to Physics I (Calculus)Prerequisite: Calculus I; may be taken concurrently.
A calculus-based introduction to physics primarily for biology majors and premedical students. The development and application of classical physical principles are covered, and students are introduced to more advanced mathematical techniques to extend these applications. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving to better understand the implications of these principles, as well as to develop analytical skills. Topics include classical mechanics, including Newton's laws, energy, rotational motion, hydrostatics and fluid dynamics, oscillations, waves, and gravitation.
June 1–June 25, M W TH, 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Jan Engelbrecht

PHYS 205001 Introductory Physics Laboratory I
A laboratory course that provides an opportunity to perform experiments on topics in mechanics and acoustics.This lab meets three times per week. This lab is intended for students in PHYS2100.June 1–June 25, M W TH, 4:00-5:50 p.m.Jan Engelbrecht

POLI 104101 Fundamental Concepts of PoliticsPOLI104101 Syllabus
This is an introduction to the study of politics through a consideration of some of the basic elements associated with governing: the political association, justice, constitutions, equality, liberty, conflict among citizens and between citizens and governments, conflict among governments. Each of the course instructors uses a different set of readings, drawing on a mix of political philosophy texts, works on international politics, novels, biographies. Emphasis is on interesting and important readings, discussion, and writing.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Gregory Burnep

POLI 106101 Indroduction to American PoliticsPOLI106101 Syllabus
An overview of contemporary American government and politics focusing on how the institutions envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution (Congress, the judiciary, the executive) function today. Particular emphasis will be placed on how developments since the 1960s have affected the interaction of national, state, and local governmental actors, political participation, the articulation of interests, and policy formulation and implementation. Topics covered will include the media, public interest and advocacy organizations, campaign technologies and consultants, and public policy research institutes (think tanks). Whenever possible, comparisons between the U.S. and other advanced industrial democracies will be explored.June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Gregory Burnep

PSYC 111101 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
This course is one of two introductory courses required for BC Psychology majors, along with PS1110. This course introduces students to the basic questions, perspectives, and methods that characterize the fields of developmental, social, cultural, personality, and clinical psychology.June 22–July 29, M W, 8:15-11:30 a.m.
Janice D’Avignon

PSYC 2237 Psychology of the Actor
We are all consumers of acting - just consider the frequency with which humans watch dramas on TV, film, and stage. What is it that allows actors to enact a character in an imaginary world? This course explores the psychology of actors. Topics include early childhood signs of acting talent, personality traits of actors, cognitive processes used in acting, mental illnesses prevalent in actors, and how acting techniques could be used by non-actors in everyday life (e.g. for hypnosis, therapy, emotion regulation and expression, and increasing empathy). Where relevant, we will compare actors to other kinds of creative individuals.PSYC223701, May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
M. E. Panero
PSYC223702, June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
M. E. Panero

PSYC 224201 Personality Theories
This course introduces students to a variety of theoretical approaches to the understanding of character and personality.June 23–July 30, T TH, 8:15-11:30 a.m.
Donnah Canavan

PSYC 226801 Psychological Development Through the Life Span
Introduces the issues underlying the developmental process: infant knowledge, the nature of human attachment, separation, male and female differences, the meaning of adulthood, the interaction of physiological and psychological processes and the predictability of human development.June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Michael Moore

PSYC 2271 Human Memory: Mind and Brain
The ability to remember our past is critical to the human experience, yet we know from both personal anecdotes and laboratory research that our memory is often unreliable. This course will cover a range of topics in human memory, with an emphasis on memory failures, distortions, and diseases. Topics will be discussed from both neuroscience and cognitive psychology perspectives.PSYC227101, May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Jessica Karanian
PSYC227102, June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Jessica Karanian

PSYC 228101 Sports Psychology
A survey of the field of sports psychology with emphasis on the role of athletics throughout the life cycle. Examines the recent trend of increased participation by children in organized sports at earlier ages, the impact of parental dynamics, the growing interest in continuing athletic participation over the life cycle, the economic and social expectations and their implications for psychological development. Discusses issues addressed by sports psychologists including those relating to performance, stress and self esteem.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Michael Moore

PSYC 228201 The Neurobiology of Motivated Behaviors
Motivated behaviors are critical for the survival of the individual as well as the species. The basic motivated behaviors of 1) reproduction, 2) defensive behavior, 3) foraging, and 4) ingestive behavior are innate and prominent across all species, including humans. The class will discuss how and why these behaviors are necessary for the survival of the species. The course will introduce students to the neural basis underlying both the typical, as well as aberrant, expression of these motivated behaviors.May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00–9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15.
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29.
Sara Keefer

PSYC 3336 Clinical Psychology
Issues associated with the treatment of psychological disorders will be examined. The concepts of normality and pathology will be discussed in the context of various models of intervention. Several different schools of psychotherapy will be covered, with an emphasis on the theoretical assumptions and practical applications of each perspective. Studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy will be reviewed. The clinical training and professional practices of psychologists will be discussed.PSYC333601, May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00–9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15.
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29.
The Department
PSYC333602, June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m
The Department

SOCY 1001 Introductory Sociology
This course conveys a sense of the history of sociology and introduces students to the most essential concepts, ideas, theories, and methods of the discipline. Special topics may include interaction in everyday life, sociology of the family, gender roles, race and ethnic relations, and the sociology of work, among others. We will deal with fundamental questions about what it means to be a human being living in a society at a given moment in history.SOCY100101, May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00–9:15 p.m.
Julia Bates
SOCY100102, June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Julia Bates

THEO 100101 Biblical Heritage I
The Bible has been an influential and often fundamental source for many modern, Western views of God, nature, human beings, a just society, and the origin and destiny of humanity and the world. An intelligent, serious reading of the Bible raises most of the perennial questions that have traditionally stood at the center of philosophical and theological debate. Thus, a thorough analysis of Biblical texts in terms of the central concerns of the Core curriculum will be the primary goal of the Biblical Heritage.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
John Darr

THEO 100201 Biblical Heritage II
The Bible has been an influential and often fundamental source for many modern, Western views of God, nature, human beings, a just society, and the origin and destiny of humanity and the world. An intelligent, serious reading of the Bible raises most of the perennial questions that have traditionally stood at the center of philosophical and theological debate. Thus, a thorough analysis of Biblical texts in terms of the central concerns of the Core curriculum will be the primary goal of the Biblical Heritage course.June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
John Darr

THEO 101601 Introduction to Christian Theology I
This is the first session of a two-part course that fulfills the Theology core requirement. This sequence of courses considers significant questions in conversation with some of the most important writings in the tradition of Western Christian thought. Its purpose is to encourage students by drawing systematically on primary sources of historical significance to uncover the roots of the Christian faith and life and to delineate the values for which this tradition of faith stands. Students considering a minor course of study in the Faith, Peace, and Justice Program will find this course of special interest.May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00–9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15.
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29.
James Daryn Henry

THEO 101701 Introduction to Christian Theology II
This is the second session of a two-part course that fulfills the Theology core requirement.. This sequence of courses considers significant questions in conversation with some of the most important writings in the tradition of Western Christian thought. Its purpose is to encourage students by drawing systematically on primary sources of historical significance to uncover the roots of the Christian faith and life and to delineate the values for which this tradition of faith stands. Students considering a minor course of study in the Faith, Peace, and Justice Program will find this course of special interest.
Boston College students must obtain departmental permission before registering for this course.June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m
James Daryn Henry

THEO 102301 Exploring Catholicism: Tradition and Transformation IThis course is the first session of a two-part exploration of the vision, beliefs, practices, and challenge of Catholicism. The first part of the course explores human existence as lived in the light of the Mystery of God and the gift of Jesus Christ. The second part of the course considers the Church as the people of God, gathered and sent forth in the Spirit; the sacraments as catalysts of ongoing transformation in Christ; and the challenge of the spiritual life today. Close analysis of passages from the Bible will be supplemented by readings from contemporary theologians, literary figures, and social commentators.May 13–June 17, M W, 6:00–9:15 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Boyd Cooman

THEO 102401 Exploring Catholicism: Tradition and Transformation II
This is the second session of a two-part course exploring the vision, beliefs, practices, and challenge of Catholicism. The first part explores human existence lived in the light of the Mystery of God and the gift of Jesus Christ. The second part considers the Church as the people of God, gathered and sent forth in the Spirit, the sacraments as catalysts of ongoing transformation in Christ, and the challenge of the spiritual life today. Close analysis of passages from the Bible will be supplemented by readings from contemporary theologians, literary figures, and social commentators. Boston College students must obtain departmental permission before registering for this course.June 22–July 29, M W, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
The Department

THEO 116101 The Religious Quest: Comparative Perspectives I
This is the first session of a two-part course exploring the individual and communal search for wisdom about human nature, the world, ultimate realities and God, secrets of love and death, enduring values to live by, and paths to spiritual maturity. Although each section is different, likely themes include symbols, myths, doctrines, rituals, holy texts, saints, comparisons and contrasts among traditions, relevance of classical religious traditions to issues in today's world, interreligious dialogue today, and religious diversity in the Boston area. Each section brings the Biblical and Christian tradition into conversation with at least one other religious tradition.May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Emma O'Donnell

THEO 116201 The Religious Quest: Comparative Perspectives IIThis is the second session of a two-part course exploring the individual and communal search for wisdom about human nature, the world, ultimate realities and God, and secrets of love and death, as well as enduring values to live by and paths to spiritual maturity. Although each section is different, likely themes include symbols, myths, doctrines, rituals, holy texts, saints, comparisons and contrasts between traditions, relevance of classical religious traditions to issues in today's world, interreligious dialogue today, and religious diversity in the Boston area. Each section brings the Biblical and Christian tradition into conversation with at least one other religious tradition.Boston College students must obtain departmental permission before registering for this course.June 23–July 30, T TH, 6:00-9:15 p.m.
Emma O'Donnell